Apply for a Library Card

Ways to Apply

Apply in person at the library, or apply online.

Proof of Address & Valid ID

Every patron requesting a library card must present the following:

• Current, valid Massachusetts Driver’s license or Massachusetts State Identification Card with current address.

OR

• One document from Section 1 AND one document from Section 2 below.

Section 1. Proof of identification –current or expired (i.e. driver’s license, passport, school ID)

• Passport
• Alien Resident Card
• Government issued cards, such as Military ID
• State issued photo ID including welfare, Medicaid or FID card
• University or school ID

Section 2. Proof of current local address* (must include applicant’s name)

• Utility bill or tax bill (dated within the last 60 days), an eBill can also be accepted
• Imprinted bank check or deposit slip
• Official school schedule with applicant’s name and address typed on it
• Official letter verifying residency and mailing address dated within last 30 days from a social service provider, temporary employer that provides housing, or a short-term residence
• Postcard mailed to applicant from the library

*a Post Office Box or business address is not sufficient – a current residential address is required.